noun🔗ShareFällen, AbholzungA cutting-down of timber."The lumber company announced a large fell of trees in the forest this week. "Die Holzfirma kündigte diese Woche eine große Abholzung von Bäumen im Wald an.environmentagriculturenatureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNaht, SaumThe stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down."The tailor carefully stitched the fell of the kilt to ensure it hung properly. "Der Schneider nähte sorgfältig die Naht des Kilts, um sicherzustellen, dass er richtig hing.materialwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWebkanteThe end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft."The weaver carefully trimmed the fell of the tapestry, making sure the final thread secured the design. "Der Weber beschnitt sorgfältig die Webkante des Wandteppichs und achtete darauf, dass der letzte Faden das Design sicherte.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFällen, umhauenTo make something fall; especially to chop down a tree."The lumberjack fell the ancient oak. "Der Holzfäller fällte die uralte Eiche.natureenvironmentagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFällen, töten, vernichtenTo strike down, kill, destroy."The earthquake fell many buildings in the city. "Das Erdbeben zerstörte viele Gebäude in der Stadt.actiondisasterwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmnähen, umlegenTo stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat."The tailor carefully fell the extra fabric on the dress, making it lie flat and smooth. "Der Schneider legte den überschüssigen Stoff des Kleides sorgfältig um, wodurch es flach und glatt lag.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFell, HautAn animal skin, hide, pelt."The hunter carefully prepared the fell of the deer for tanning. "Der Jäger bereitete das Fell des Hirsches sorgfältig zum Gerben vor.animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHautHuman skin (now only as a metaphorical use of previous sense)."The doctor examined the patient's pale fell, searching for signs of illness. "Der Arzt untersuchte die blasse Haut des Patienten und suchte nach Anzeichen von Krankheit.bodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBergkamm, Gebirgskette(obsolete outside Britain) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains."The hikers climbed over the rugged fell to reach the hidden valley. "Die Wanderer stiegen über den schroffen Bergkamm, um das versteckte Tal zu erreichen.geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeld, Heide(obsolete outside Britain) A wild field or upland moor."The children played on the fell, a vast, open area near their village. "Die Kinder spielten auf dem Feld, einer weiten, offenen Fläche in der Nähe ihres Dorfes.environmentgeographynatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGrausam, wild, unbarmherzigOf a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage."one fell swoop"ein grausamer SchlagcharacterinhumannegativemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWild, heftig, beißendStrong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent"The chef's criticism of the bland dish was a fell judgment, leaving the cook feeling discouraged. "Die Kritik des Kochs an dem fadenscheinigen Gericht war ein heftiges Urteil, das den Koch entmutigt zurückließ.sensationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareriesig, enormVery large; huge."The construction project required a fell amount of concrete. "Das Bauprojekt erforderte eine riesige Menge Beton.amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEifrig, begierig, ernsthaftEager; earnest; intent."The student was very fell about learning to play the piano. "Der Schüler war sehr eifrig darin, Klavierspielen zu lernen.attitudecharactermindqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHeftig, starkSharply; fiercely."The wind fell fiercely against the windowpanes. "Der Wind schlug heftig gegen die Fensterscheiben.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZorn, Galle, SchwermutAnger; gall; melancholy."His fell was evident in the way he slammed the door. "Sein Zorn war in der Art und Weise, wie er die Tür zuschlug, offensichtlich.mindsoulcharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeinstaub, GriesThe finer portions of ore, which go through the meshes when the ore is sorted by sifting."The gold fell was carefully collected separately from the larger pieces of rock. "Der Goldfeinstaub wurde sorgfältig getrennt von den größeren Gesteinsbrocken gesammelt.materialgeologysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzen(heading) To be moved downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "Der Regen fiel heftig und durchnässte den Boden.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzenTo move downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "Der Regen fiel stark und durchnässte den Boden.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeschehen, eintreten, sich verschlechternTo happen, to change negatively."My grandmother's health fell dramatically last week. "Der Gesundheitszustand meiner Großmutter verschlechterte sich letzte Woche dramatisch.outcomeeventnegativedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZuteil werden, zufallenTo be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance."And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."Und so obliegt es mir, diese wichtige Entscheidung zu treffen. Das Anwesen fiel seinem Bruder zu; das Königreich fiel in die Hände seiner Rivalen.outcomeeventactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnehmen, sinkenTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The noise level in the classroom fell after the students settled down. "Der Geräuschpegel im Klassenzimmer sank, nachdem sich die Schüler beruhigt hatten.amountvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFällen, schlagenTo bring forth."to fall lambs"Lämmer schlagen.biologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGebären, zur Welt bringenTo issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals."The mother cat fell several kittens last night. "Die Katzenmutter hat letzte Nacht mehrere Junge zur Welt gebracht.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSinken, verfallenTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After years of success, the company president fell from grace, losing his reputation for honesty. "Nach Jahren des Erfolgs fiel der Unternehmenspräsident in Ungnade und verlor seinen Ruf nach Ehrlichkeit.moralcharactersoulreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeraten, verfallenTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error; to fall into difficulties"in einen Irrtum geraten; in Schwierigkeiten geratenoutcomeconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeschämt aussehen, betrübt wirkenTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."After the disappointing test results, Sarah's face fell. "Nach den enttäuschenden Testergebnissen wirkte Sarahs Gesicht beschämt.appearancebodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGeschehen, eintreten, sich ereignenTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."A great opportunity fell upon me to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "Eine großartige Gelegenheit bot sich mir, mich ehrenamtlich im örtlichen Tierheim zu engagieren.eventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich stürzen, eilenTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."Nach der Auseinandersetzung stürzten sie sich auf Schläge.actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallen, stürzen, äußernTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."Ein unbedachter Ausdruck entfuhr seinen Lippen.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabhängen, fallen(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity)."An Empire-style dress has a high waistline – directly under the bust – from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."Ein Empire-Kleid hat eine hohe Taille – direkt unter der Brust – von der das Kleid bis zu einem Saum fällt, der bis zum Boden reicht.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
